Random Drug Testing Policy

Upcoming Event - December 29th

Mercer County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy will be hosting a candlelight vigil / prayer service on December 29th at 6:30 PM on The Mercer county courthouse lawn. If the weather is bad it will be held at Harrodsburg Baptist church. Please come out to support those who have lost loved ones to substance abuse. There will be speakers giving their testimonies as to addiction and recovery. Please feel free to invite anyone going through the agony of addiction or having a family member going through the addiction process.

Random Drug Testing Policy

The Mercer County Board of Education has approved a Random Drug Testing Policy for both students and staff (certified & classified).

This policy is intended to support the comprehensive educational policies and programs of the District in educating students, parents/guardians, as well as staff, as to the dangers inherent in the unlawful use of drugs. This policy is further intended to provide encouragement to middle and high school students who voluntarily choose to participate on athletic teams, in extracurricular activities, and/or to drive or park on school property to avoid such use and to strive to benefit from effective rehabilitation when such use has occurred.

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